No WITCH LP or CD release has ever included a printed lyrics insert. It also appears that no one in the band catalogued lyrics in any way. Consequently, deciphering lyrics has not been as easy as it might seem. Handwritten lyric sheets exist for a few songs written after 1988, but do not seem to have survived for any songs pre-1988. Those handwritten lyric sheets that do survive were written at a later date (either for use during a recording session, or for copyright purposes). At various times through the years band members have also typed up lyric sheets for certain songs, and these, too, were either used for recording and copyright purposes, or given to Betsy so she could learn lyrics for the 2008/9 reunion shows. So, with Punky and Ronny's help, this page will be the ongoing attempt at transcribing the lyrics for all songs in the WITCH catalog. Anyone who saw WITCH live knows that Peter would occasionally change the lyrics to some songs, and of course some songs evolved over the years with different arrangements ("1:45" is a prime example). In those cases, the studio recording of the song (if there is one) will always take precedent over any live version. Although obviously not a WITCH original song, at right is Punky's handwritten lyric sheet for BLACK SABBATH's "Mob Rules" from 1983, just prior to the band's very first show in June.

I won't be home todayI'm sorry it has to be this wayI had to take another nameI'll change it quick, I feel bewitchedGet outta my way

Out of the night in black they cameSacrifice, we all knew her nameWe laid her down, an altar we madeTo do this deed, there's no other way

I won't be home todayI'm sorry it has to be this wayI had to take another nameNow change it quick, I feel bewitched

The hex

(guitar solo)

Oh I feel the heatIt's growing strongThe heatI just can't hold on

No I won't be home todayI'm sorry it has to be this wayI had to take another nameNow change it quick, I feel bewitchedBLOND ALERTYeah yeah

Well it's a blond alert, the girl's in heatYou better watch your step, she'll shred your meatShe's the queen, you're the knightGo for broke, you'll come out right

(chorus) She'll do what you want - blond alert She'll do what you need - blond alert She's making you crave it - blond alert Bring you to your knees

To your battle stations, sound the bellYou're scared as shit and she can tellMake your move, take controlTake her home, she's yours to hold

(chorus)(guitar solo)(chorus)

Well it's a blond alert, the girl's in heatYou better watch your step, she'll shred your meatYou learned your lesson, what you can doWas it just a hole, another night for you

(chorus)

She's got what you want - blond alertYou know what you need - blond alertShe's making you scream for it - blond alertBring you to your knees

CAN'T TAKE OUR ROCKYou can't take our rockOh yeah yeah yeah yeah

Hey all you teachersSelf righteous preachersYou take us all for fools

We play the gameAin't that a shameYou make up all the rules

It's all right, we'll hold tightWe'll take it day to dayWon't stop, 'till we're on topYou know we're here to stay

(bridge) It's time you opened up your eyes It's time you learned to realize

(chorus) That you can't take our rock Can't take our roll Can't make us stop Can't take our heart and soul

(guitar solo)(bridge)(chorus 2x)(guitar solo)

Well don't you worryWe're in no hurryAnd know you can't make us run

We play hardTo the last cardWon't stop until we've won

It's all right, we'll hold tightWe'll take it day to dayWon't stop,'till we're on topYou know we're here to stay

(bridge)(chorus 3x)

Can't take our rock

CINDERELLA (In Black Leather)The games you play are obviousI can tell that you're full of lustI can see through your charadeYou should know you haven't got it made

(chorus) Cinderella in black leather You're the one I need Cinderella in black leather You're the one for me

You're clad in black, a leather queenAlways on top--Hey--you make the sceneYou love the band, you're always thereWhen you shake, people stop and stare

(chorus)

You used to be such a good little girlSo nice and sweetThe word is out and it's really badSeems you're a real treatYour friends and you are tearing up the townTaking it all in strideSomeday you'll have a familyAnd be a black sheep bride

(guitar solo)

The games you play are obviousI can tell that you're full of lustI can see through your charadeYou should know you haven't got it made

Cinderella in black leatherYou're the one I needCinderella in black leatherThe one for me

DAMNATIONThese iron bars you've built around youBuilt a prison you can't escapeFound a key, not a resurrectionIt's not too late

Evil spins the web at nightI wonder if it will biteI can't find my way when it's dark outside

(bridge) Well you're not to worry Listen to the sound Well you're not to worry The hammer's coming down

(chorus) Damnation Damnation Damnation

Now see the light it's ahead of meTry to look but I just can't seeI hope I make it to the other side

When I get there the heat's in meFeel the burning at my feetIt's a hole, it's a highway, forever deep

(bridge)(chorus)(guitar solo)(chorus 2x)

DON'T LEAVE ME LONELYThere's a tear in my eyePlease don't say goodbyeCan't bring myself to face itAs you walk on down the roadAlone I cry

Listen when I sayI will love you anywayThere'll be a place in my heartWhen you return home to meThat's when it pays, in many ways

There's a vision that we shareRun your fingers through my hairMy smile will never fadeIn my dreams I see we makeA perfect pair, so much to share

Listen when I sayYou can't go away to stayThere's an emptiness that I feelI just can't wait to see youSo we can play, so we can play, so we can play